Benefits of Massage Therapy

Benefits of
Massage Therapy
What is Massage Therapy?
• Massage is a system of movement of the
body’s soft tissue. It may include, but is
not limited to, such techniques as…
• Stroking
• Kneading
• Percussion
• Friction
• Vibration
• Compression
• Passive or Active Stretching
• These techniques can be applied with or
without lubricants
Purpose of Massage
To enhance the general health and well-
being of the recipient.
Types of Massage
There are as many as 250 types of

Massage & Bodywork.
Top 2 modalities are Deep-Tissue and
Swedish Massage
Benefits
• Many look at massage as a luxury, but it is
becoming more of a necessity to maintain
well-being.
• There is little knowledge in relation to that of

mainstream medicine, but people seem to
perceive the risk associated with trying
massage as very low and the prospective
rewards immediate and tangible.
• A study by Touch Research Institute in 1996, showed that
preterm babies who received massage therapy had 47% greater
weight gain & 6 day shorter hospital stay then infants not
receiving massage
• Reduced chronic back pain in relation to other complementary

techniques.
(2000 report in the Canadian Med Assoc Journal)
• Safe and Effective way to reduce pain and improve function in

the adults with osteoarthritis of the knees
(2006 study in the Archives of Internal Medicine)
• Reduces symptoms from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

(Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 2004)
• Has been shown to strengthen the immune system
(Journal of Neuroscience 1996)
• Reduces the frequency of headaches

(American Journal of Public Health 2000)
• Less stress and improved performance for small sample of

employees (against a control group) who had twice weekly, 15
minute massages in the office
• Alzheimer’s patients showed reduced pacing, irritability and

restlessness after neck and shoulder massage
(Journal of Gerontological Nursing 1996)
• Fibromyalgia patients receiving 30 minute massages had less

pain, depression, anxiety, stiffness, fatigue and sleep problems.
(Journal of Clinical Rheumatology Report)
• The Mayo Clinic website also suggests some massage
therapy benefits are…
• Anxiety
• Immune System
• Labor Pains
• Self Esteem
• Sports Related Soreness
• Stress
Massage does not include the diagnosis of a Specific Pathology,
the prescription of drugs or controlled substances, spinal
manipulation or those acts of physical therapy that are outside the
scope of massage therapy.
Melody Lane, LMT

MT045791
http://lmtlane.abmp.com
(817) 915-0736
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• Organic
• All Natural
• No fillers
• MSG
• High Fructose Corn Syrup
• Dyes
• Any other additives
We believe that food should taste great, be good for you, and be
simple to prepare. We realize that everyone is busy, so we make
adopting a healthier lifestyle simple by providing great resources.
Grocery Store Brands vs Wildtree Comparison
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serving
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cultures, enzymes, whey), partially spices, parmesan cheese
hydrogenated soybean oil, (pasteurized milk, salt, and enzymes)
maltodextrin, nonfat dry milk, natural dehydrated parsley, citric acid
flavors, disodium phosphate, sodium
caseinate (milk), lactic acid, mono $17.00 serves 20..$0.85 per serving
and diglycerides, citric acid, corn
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corn protein, salt, partially
hydrogenated soybean oil, spice
$1.69 serves 2, $0.85 per serving
Fajita Seasoning Corn Starch, MSG, partially Chili powder, cumin, sea salt, lime
hydrogenated soybean oil, silicon juice powder, onion powder, garlic
dioxide powder, black pepper, oregano,
vegetable fiber
$0.99 serves 4, $0.25 per serving
$9.50 serves 36…$0.26 per serving
Do you know what is in your
TACO SEASONING?
• SILICON DIOXIDE
• You know, the stuff that comes in
those “Do Not Eat” packets you get
with new shoes and purses
Sodium & Sugar Comparisons
Nationally Known Brand Wildtree
Marinara Sauce from a jar Wildtree’s Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend
Sodium 460 mg Sodium (canned tomatoes) 275 mg
Sugar 8 grams Sugar (from tomatoes) 4 grams
Teriyaki Sauce Wildtree’s Teriyaki Sauce
Sodium 810 mg Sodium 270 mg
Sugar 9 grams Sugar 6 grams
A Stir-Fry Sauce Wildtree’s Pacific Fusion Sauce
BBQ Sauce Wildtree’s Cactus Pete’s Agave BBQ Sauce
Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix WT’s Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
Red Enchilada Sauce Wildtree’s Tia Rosa’s Red Enchilada Sauce
Sugar 1 gram Sugar 1 gram
Grapeseed Oil Fact Sheet
• Wildtree’s Grapeseed Oil is EXPELLER PRESSED – not solvent
extracted like the vast majority of grapeseed oils in the
marketplace.
• It is made from grape seeds after wine production.
• Its delicate flavor and body make it puerect for sauteing, baking or
frying.
• Miracle Frying Oil

• Grapeseed Oil is ideal for frying at high temperature
• May be heated up to 419 degrees (F) w/out burning
Grapeseed Oil Health Benefits
• There are NO preservatives such as TBHQ or BHT
• It is NOT hydrogenated
• There is NO sodium
• NO trans fatty acids
• NO cholesterol (it actually aids in cholesterol reduction)
• It is easily digestible
• A good source of Vitamin E Alpha (an important anti-oxidant) (4.3 mg per serving)
• Highest concentration of poly (76%) unsaturated acid of any oil
• Helps the body produec High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)
• High in Linoleic acid – and its health benefits:
• Is a fatty acid which acts as a transporter for saturated fats – helps prevent
accumulation in the arteries
• Also known as Omega-6 and in near identical proportions to mother’s milk
• Vital to life and cannot be produced by the body alone
• It has one of the lowest levels of saturated fats of all oils
Oil Saturated Mono Poly Trans Fatty

Unsaturated Unsaturated Acid
Grapseed 8% 16% 76% 0%
Canola 7% 59% 30% 0%
Safflower 7% 76% 14% 0%
Sunflower 10% 20% 66% 0%
Corn 13% 25% 61% 1.5%
Olive 14% 77% 9% 0%
Soybean 15% 59% 25% 1.5%
Peanut 18% 49% 33% 0%
Cottonseed 25% 18% 52% 1.5%
Butter 63% 26% 4% 3%
Coconut 87% 6% 2% 0%
Why should you menu plan?
• Save Time!
• Your list makes grocery shopping quick and easy
• No running to the store for last-minute forgotten items
• No need to waste time and mental energy deciding what is for dinner each night
• Save Money!
• Meal planning means less take-out and fast food for dinner
• Shopping with a list means less impulse buys and wasted food
• A simple plan allows you to buy in bulk, shop when items are on sale, and clip coupons
• The saved money WILL add up. Use it for vacation, a special night out, or “extras”
• Value Your Family’s Health!

• Skip the fast food and restaurant options which are typically high in fat and sodium
• Skip the boxed or frozen “heat up and serve” options full of preservatives and additives
• YOU can make the choice to bake instead of fry, add veggies, or season to YOUR liking
• Prevent Obesity!
• Prevent your children from becoming overweight by modeling healthy, balanced eating
• Have a better handle on the nutritional content of your meals
• Tailor your meals to your family member’s specific dietary needs.
• Spend More Time with Your Family

• By taking the time to plan ahead, you save time during the day and later in the kitchen
• Use that time to spend on the things that matter to you…not running around
• Finally have the time you want to bond as a family over a nice dinner
• Reduce Stress!
• In a fast-paced world and pulled in a million directions, dinner should not be an added
stressor
• No more worrying about if you have everything you need to put dinner together
• Visit the store weekly or twice a month, with list in hand, and leave the worry behind
• Meal planning is easy!

• We have done the work for you
• We’ve got a grocery list and recipes for weeks of meals
• Once you get the hang of it, meal planning becomes second nature and you’ll never go
back!
Freezer Meal Workshops
• Host a Workshop
• Get 4 to 10 friends to commit (purchase the Wildtree product bundle)
• The Wildtree Rep (me) will send a grocery list and directions on how
to prepare the freezer bags
• Day of the Workshop we all meet at the host’s house and add the
Wildtree seasonings to the prepared freezer bags.
• Lasts about 2 hours..go home with 10 homemade meals, put them in
your freezer. Dinner is ready, just thaw out and cook…ready to eat in
about 20 minutes.
• View the products on my website listed below
Melody Lane
(817) 917-0736
Mywildtree.com/MelodyL

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Benefits of

There are as many as 250 types of

• There is little knowledge in relation to that of

• Reduced chronic back pain in relation to other complementary

• Safe and Effective way to reduce pain and improve function in

• Reduces symptoms from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

• Reduces the frequency of headaches

• Less stress and improved performance for small sample of

• Alzheimer’s patients showed reduced pacing, irritability and

• Fibromyalgia patients receiving 30 minute massages had less

Melody Lane, LMT

$1.69 serves 2, $0.85 per serving

• It is made from grape seeds after wine production.

• Miracle Frying Oil

Oil Saturated Mono Poly Trans Fatty

• Value Your Family’s Health!

• Spend More Time with Your Family

• Meal planning is easy!

• View the products on my website listed below

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